Olmsted Falls' Artists' Colony offers great finds, local shopping

View full sizeJoanne Berger DuMound/Sun News These whimsical, hand-crafted dolls, created by Olmsted Fallsâ resident Krista Shephard, are available at the Artistsâ Colony located in historic Grand Pacific Junction.

OLMSTED FALLS -- When you need to find just that special gift, check out Artists’ Colony in Olmsted Falls’ Grand Pacific Junction.

"We live by our slogan of unique gifts for you, your home and every occasion," said Patty McFadden. "Come in and you’ll find that gift for anyone from newborn to great- grandmother. And we have some for men, too."

The shop carries many handmade items from local artists to crafters across the country. Most are U.S. manufactured. The shop also has some specialty items from Ireland, France, Canada and various locations.

Looking for an 18-inch American Girl clothing and accessories? A large kiosk of doll clothes, shoes, dresses, ballerina outfits and others are ready to buy — and wear.

An Irish section includes McHarp Celtic crosses; hand-painted tiles of the Trinity, tree of life, love knot and others; greeting cards; table runners; tea sets and other gifts for any occasion and age.

Candles made of soy, soap from goats milk and the Habersham wax pottery vessel, which is a flameless candle that release a scent into the room. It comes in a variety of scents and are great presents for anyone in a nursing home or hospital, which do not allow burning candles.

Switchable night light covers provide each holiday, birthday or special event a chance to shine through the darkness.

The Artists’ Colony is the top retailer in northeast Ohio of Stephanie Dawn bags, which are made in Van Wert, Ohio.

"The bags are very popular and just lovely," said McFadden. "We have a very large and varied display of them."